Friday, October 23, 2009

Painted from the California State Capitol Fountain.(9" x 12" gouache on watercolor board)Available for purchase at theCapitol Art Center, 1200 South St.(corner of S and 12th St.) in downtownSacramento until November 21st.

One block from the Crest Theater on K Street,downtown Sacramento (gouache 7" x 10" onwatercolor board). Available for purchase at theCapitol Art Center, 1200 South St. (cornerof S and 12th St.) in downtown Sacramentountil November 21st.

Entry #1 for Quick Draw competition,painting of the Steven's Monumentlocated in the City Plaza Park(gouache on 2" x 3" watercolor paper)Available for purchase at the Sterling Hotel (1300 H Street)in downtown Sacramentountil November 21st.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

North Bay artists: Gerald de Dios and Sergio Lopez will be participating in Sacramento's 1st annual "Capitol Plein Air" Paint out Oct. 11 - 16 (Sun - Fri). Stop by to hang out or just to say "Hi". Multiple events are happening each day:

Schedule of Events:Artists are free to paint anywhere in Sacramento County, with several special events scheduled and special awards given.

Sunday - Thursday East Lawn Memorial Park (award for painting created here)For those artists looking for something different and unique, try East Lawn Memorial Park at 45th Street and Folsom Blvd. From the ornate mausoleums and tombs, to mature trees, large open spaces, lush greenery and timeless architecture, a very diverse subject matter is found here..

Tuesday October 13 (Two awards for best Oak Park Painting)“Painting in the Park” - Oak Park artist and Capitol Plein Air Festival organizer Patris will lead a group of artists to this up and coming neighborhood, focusing on the Oak Park historic district near 35th and Broadway - US Bank, the Guild Theater, the “Purple Castle“. Other possibilities may include McGeorge School of Law, 35the Street & 5th Ave or the United Methodist Church at 36th and Broadway.

Wednesday October14Nocturne Paint Night at the Crest Theater
Artists with night painting gear will do an evening paint out in downtown Sacramento near the Crest Theater, 10th and K.

Friday October 16, 1 pm - 4 pm“Treasures of the Town” Quick Draw Event: Starting at the intersection of 10th and J Streets, artists will paint five blocks in any direction. The wet paintings will be displayed and sold during the Gala Event on October 16 at Capitol Art Center and exhibited thereafter at Sterling Hotel 1300 H Street in downtown Sacramento.

Friday October 16, 6-10 pm Gala Event: Opening Reception, Awards Presentation, Preview Sale and Exhibition at the Patris Gallery and Capitol Art Center at S12, 1200 S Street, Sacramento. Those in attendance at the Gala have the first opportunity to see the award winning artwork, vote for their favorite quick draw “Treasures of the Town,” and acquire their favorite paintings while mingling with the artists and enjoying wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes and music. Tickets to this exclusive event are $60 per person or 10 packs for $55 person.

October 17 through November 21Exhibition & Sale opens to the general public

Wanting to avoid the >100 degree heat in my area - I accompanied the EBPAP to the Legion of Honor for one of their bi-monthly paint outs. Although the fog was in and out around the bridge until about 10AM, the rest of the day turned out to be very warm! The EBPAP arranged for the group to be able to access the Legion of Honor facilites and handed out membership applications to whoever wanted them (in anticipation of the Musee d'Orsay exhibit that the De Young will have next year - membership is good for both SF museums).

I completed a quick pastel sketch of the Legion of Honor (yup it's too short!)

Legion of Honor (pastel) Artist Janice L-H

EBPAP Critique gathered on the grass outside the wall to the Legion of Honor.

Foggy Bridge - Camino Del Mar (pastel) Artist Janice L-H

Japanese Memorial at The Golden Gate (pastel) Artist Janice L-H

I apologize that I couldn't correctly render the writings on this beautiful memorial to Japanese Shipping in SF. Here is the real thing for those who can read Japanese. It is located to the north of the museum right before the golf course.

Folsom Gourd & Arts Festival - September 27, 2009

Got in the car the next day and headed north to the Sacramento area to join the Sacramento Plein Air Painters Meetup group. Hot! Just had time for one sketch which I have cropped here below. Since most of the group painted on Saturday, that just left me to record what I saw. I called the calvary at noon (my Folsom area friends) to pick me up and head back to their house for a cool lemonade and wonderful meal!

Folsom Gourd Festival, Folsom City Park (pastel) Artist Janice L-H)

The Art booths at this festival were clustered in the rear of the park. The gourds were all delightful. A big Thank You to Sue of the Sacramento Meetup Group for arranging for free tickets for the Plein Air Painters who participated that weekend!

ParkingThis is a very large cemetery and there is not a designated parking lot. You can drive around and park to the side and set up.

Finding us

We are available anytime by phone/text: (415) 342-6764 or (707) 304-3265, email: nbpleinair@yahoo.com Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are lost or can't make it...even if it's the middle of the day during the paint out. No worries :)

IMPORTANT RULES:

Please do not paint or post photos of headstones that clearly show the full names.

Families occasionally visit the cemetery, so please make sure not to set up over any graves.

I know rules are common sense, but I promised the Cemetery Director to pass those two rules along to our painters.

There is no waiver to sign (like St. Vincent's Church) since we're a small group. Thanks and see you there!